Cheap flights from Calgary to Yellowknife

Flight Information

Yellowknife is the capital city of the Northwest Territories and is known for its dazzling view of the northern lights. Many flights from Calgary to Yellowknife are available including nonstop and connecting flights. WestJet and Air Canada have nonstop flights to Yellowknife from Calgary. WestJet and Air Canada also have flights that connect in Edmonton.

Terminal Information for Calgary International Airport

Calgary International Airport is 17 km from downtown Calgary. There is no train service to the airport, but there are public transit buses connecting the airport to downtown. The Route 300/BRT Airport City Centre bus has rapid, limited stop service on this route and the fare is CA$10. The fare for taxi service from downtown Calgary to the airport is about CA$40-45.

There are two terminals: the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal. Calgary International Airport has 65 restaurants, including fast food chains, cafes, and steak houses, along with casual Japanese, Greek, Chinese, and Thai eateries. The airport also has a salon, barbershop, spa, arcade, health clinic, and several play areas.

Terminal Information for Yellowknife Airport

Yellowknife Airport is about 5 km from the city centre. Yellowknife Airport has a gift shop and a chain fast food restaurant. Taxi fare to the city centre is about CA$12-15. There are no public transportation options at the Yellowknife airport, but many hotels have free shuttle buses. Yellowknife has a bus system that serves the city centre. The drive to town takes about five minutes.

What You Need to Know

Travellers on Calgary to Yellowknife flights should arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Passengers need to have a valid, government-issued photo ID. A passport is not required.

What to Expect in Yellowknife

There is no time difference between Calgary and Yellowknife, as both cities are in the Mountain time zone. Calgary has a humid continental climate with cold winters, warm summers, and plenty of sunny days year-round. Yellowknife has a continental climate with a warm dry summer and a cold rainy winter. Temperatures in Calgary are generally cooler throughout the year. Yellowknife is located on Great Slave Lake, giving visitors ample opportunities to take part in outdoor activities such as fishing and sailing. Yellowknife is known as a viewing spot for the Aurora Borealis (northern lights) during the fall and winter months. Yellowknife is a jumping off point for arctic expeditions, hunting trips, snowmobiling tours, dog sledding, and cross-country skiing.

Old Town Yellowknife has several cute shops to browse. Visitors can walk around town, view airplanes taking off and landing on the water, and have a good meal. The town's history is evident in the many remaining Gold Rush-era log shacks. Old Town Glassworks makes for an interesting afternoon where visitors can create a recycled glass memento during one of the two-hour workshops offered daily. Other locations of interest in the city of Yellowknife include the Northern Frontier Visitors Centre, the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, and the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre.